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Crambidae 80a0791 – 5023   Pyrausta napaealis (Hulst, 1886)

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Similar Species: Pyrausta zonalis is smaller, FWL=5.5-8mm vs. 7-10mm; described differences in wing pattern are unsupported by DNA evidence. Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: napaealis (Hulst, 1886) (Paraedis) - MONA 1983: 5023   Type locality: California.

References

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification, and some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced. Hulst, G.D., 1886. Descriptions of new Pyralidae. Transactions of the American Entomological Society, 13: 145. Munroe, E., 1976. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 13.2b, p. 95; pl. 7.1-6. order or free PDF Species Page at BugGuide.Net

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